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FITT 4

(Physical Activities Toward Health and Fitness 2)

MODULE IN VOLLEYBALL

MODULE 3. TERMINOLOGIES AND BASIC RULES OF

VOLLEYBALL
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Not knowing the basic volleyball rules can be frustrating experience whether you’re a
player, a coach or just a fan.
You maybe watching a game on the television and the referees make a call, and you
don’t understand why.
Whether you’re a coach, athlete, parent or fan; it’s a good idea to be familiar with the
basic volleyball rules. It is also important to know volleyball terminologies before
stepping on the court.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to:
1. State and explain terminologies in volleyball.
2. Discuss fully the rules and regulations in playing volleyball.
3. Apply the rules governing official play in volleyball.

LESSON PROPER

TERMINOLOGIES

 Ace serve – any serve delivered in such a manner that the opponents are unable to
receive it.
 Block – Defensive play by players (or a player) in the forward position who places
their hands and arms above the net so that a spiked ball rebounds into the opponents’
court or back to their own.
 Bump pass – The forearm pass made on low balls.
 Carrying the ball – The ball must be clearly batted. If it rests momentarily in the
player’s hands, it is considered illegal.
 Dead ball – A ball out of play following a point, side out, or any other decision of the
referee temporarily suspending play.
 Dig pass – A pass made with the hand slightly cupped or with the fist of one hand,
usually on a difficult play.
 Dink – A soft shot off the fingertips used when faking a spike.
 Double foul – Infraction of rules by both teams during the same play. Results in a
replay of the point.
 Double hit – A ball hit twice in succession by the same player in a single attempt to
play the ball.
 Forearm pass – A pass made off the forearms. Used to play served balls, hard-
driven spikes, or any low ball.
 Free ball – A return of a ball by the opponent that may be easily handled.
 Game Point - That situation in a game when a team is within one point of winning
the game.
 Kill – A spike that cannot be returned.
 Overhand pass – A pass made by contacting the ball above the head with the finger
pads.
 Point – A point is scored when a team fails to return the ball legally to the opponents’
court.
 Rotation – Shifting of the players, clockwise, when gaining the ball from the
opponents.
 Serve – The method of putting the ball in play over the net by striking it with the hand.
 Set – The placement of the ball near the net to facilitate spiking.
 Setter – Person assigned to set the ball.
 Side out – Side is out when the serving team fails to win a point or plays the ball
illegally.
 Spike – A ball hit with a strong downward force into the opponents’ court.
 Spiker – Person assigned to spike the ball.
 Tip - A soft hit attack used to get the ball over the net quickly.
 Weak side - The right side of the court. Called weak because most right handed
players can't attack as well from this side.
 Wipe - When one player pushes the volleyball off the opponents block to knock the
ball out of bounds off their block and winning the point.
BASIC VOLLEYBAL RULES
Whether you’re new to the game of volleyball or a seasoned pro, it’s important to have
a foundational understanding of volleyball rules and the game’s various terms and
definitions.

Let’s break down all the volleyball terms and rules you need to know to succeed in the
game. In this article, you'll learn:

 How to play volleyball

 Volleyball rules
 Volleyball rule violations
 Volleyball terms and definitions
 Indoor volleyball court dimensions
How to Play Volleyball
A volleyball game consists of two teams of six players each, separated by a net. The
six volleyball court positions are setter, middle blocker, outside hitter, opposite hitter,
libero and serving specialist.

To start, flip a coin to determine which team serves the ball first.

Then the two teams will rally—or hit the ball back and forth over the net—until a fault
occurs. There is a maximum of three hits per side.

The objective is to score points by sending the ball over the net, grounding it into the
opponent’s court.

Volleyball matches are made up of sets, typically three or five sets.

Three-set matches are two sets to 25 points and a third set to 15 points. Each set must
be won by two points. The first team to win two sets is the winner of the match.

Five-set matches are four sets to 25 points and a fifth set to 15 points. The team must
win by two points unless tournament rules dictate otherwise. The first team to win three
sets is the winner.

VOLLEYBALL RULES

Here are the fundamental, must-know rules of a volleyball game:

 Only 6 players on the floor at any given time: 3 in the front row and 3 in the back
row.
 Points are made on every serve for the winning team of the rally (rally-point
scoring).
 Players may not hit the ball twice in succession (a block is not considered a hit).
 Ball may be played off the net during a volley and on a serve.
 A ball hitting a boundary line is in.
 A ball is out if it hits an antennae, the floor completely outside the court, any of the
net or cables outside the antennae, the referee stand or pole, or the ceiling above
a non-playable area.
 It is legal to contact the ball with any part of a player’s body.
 It is illegal to catch, hold or throw the ball.
 A player cannot block or attack a serve from on or inside the 10-foot line.
 After the serve, front-line players may switch positions at the net.
 Matches are made up of sets; the number depends on level of play.

THE SERVE

(A) Server must serve from behind the restraining line (end line) until after contact.
(B) Ball may be served underhand or overhand.
(C) Ball must be clearly visible to opponents before serve.
(D) Served ball may graze the net and drop to the other side for point.
(E) First game serve is determined by a volley, each subsequent game shall be
served by the previous game loser.
(F) Serve must be returned by a bump only. No setting or attacking a serve.
SCORING
A. Rally scoring will be used.
B. There will be a point scored on every score of the ball.
C. Offense will score on a defense miss or out of bounds hit.
D. Defense will score on an offensive miss, out of bounds hit, or serve into the
net.
E. Game will be played to 25 pts.
F. Must win by 2 points

ROTATION
(A) Team will rotate each time they win the serve.
(B) Players shall rotate in a clockwise manner.
(C) There shall be 4-6 players on each side.

PLAYING THE GAME (VOLLEY)

(A) Maximum of three hits per side.

(B) Player may not hit the ball twice in succession (A block is not considered a
hit).
(C) Ball may be played off the net during a volley and on serve.
(D) A ball touching a boundary line is good.
(E) A legal hit is contact with the ball by a player body above and including the
waist which does not allow the ball to visibly come to a rest.
(F) If two or more players contact the ball simultaneously, it is considered one
play and the players involved may not participate in the next play.
(G) A player must not block or attack a serve.
(H) Switching positions will be allowed only between front line players. (After the
serve only).

BASIC VIOLATIONS
(A) Stepping on or over the line on a serve.
(B) Failure to serve the ball over the net successfully.
(C) Hitting the ball illegally (Carrying, Palming, Throwing, etc.).
(D) Touches of the net with any part of the body while the ball is in play. If the ball
is driven into the net with such force that it causes the net to contact an
opposing player, no foul will be called, and the ball shall continue to be in play.
(E) Reaching over the net, except under these conditions:
1 - When executing a follow-through.
2 - When blocking a ball which is in the opponents court but is being
returned (the blocker must not contact the ball until after the opponent who
is attempting to return the ball makes contact). Except to block the third
play.
(F) Reaches under the net (if it interferes with the ball or opposing player).
(G) Failure to serve in the correct order.
(H) Blocks or spikes from a position which is clearly not behind the 10-foot line
while in a back row position

VOLLEYBALL RULE VIOLATIONS

Committing any of these volleyball rule violations results in a point for the opponent.
  Stepping on or across the service line when serving while making contact with the
ball.
 Failure to serve the ball over the net successfully.
 Ball-handling errors and contacting the ball illegally (double touching, lifting,
carrying, throwing, etc.)
 Touching the net with any part of the body while the ball is in play.
 Blocking a ball coming from the opponent’s court and contacting the ball when
reaching over the net if your opponent has not used 3 contacts AND has a player
there to make a play on the ball.
 Attacking a ball coming from the opponent’s court and contacting the ball when
reaching over the net when the ball has not yet broken the vertical plane of the
net.
 Crossing the court centerline with any part of your body, with the exception of a
hand or foot. It is only considered a violation if the entire hand or entire foot crosses
the court centerline.
 Serving out of rotation or out of order.
 Back row player blocking (deflecting a ball coming from the opponent) when, at
the moment of contact, the back row player is near the net and has part of their
body above the top of the net. This is an illegal block.
 Back row player attacking a ball inside the front zone (the area inside the 3M/10-
foot line) when, at the moment of contact, the ball is completely above the net.
This is an illegal attack.

SIMPLIFIED RULES

Volleyball rules are simple and can be learned quickly by beginners. The
simplified rules follow. The penalty for practically every foul is the loss of the ball for the
side serving and/or a point awarded to the non-fouling side.

1. The ball must be served by the right back from anywhere behind the rear line,
and may be hit in any manner with the hand.
2. Only one serve is allowed per side point and it must land within the opponents’
court. It may touch the net as long as it goes over.
3. It is a foul for players to touch the net, or to step completely over the center line.
4. Lifting or throwing the ball while it is in play is a foul. The play must be a distinct
hit of the ball.
5. A ball landing on a boundary line is “in”.
6. A point is scored on each volley, by the team who wins the volley. You do not
have to be the serving team to score a point.
7. If a ball touches a player or a player touches a ball, he is considered as having
played the ball. If the ball hits 2 or more blockers after being spiked, it is
considered as having been played just once. A block is not considered as one
of the three allowable hits.
8. The ball may be played only three times by one team in a volley, and a player
may not play it twice in succession but may play it twice if it is played by a
teammate in between.
9. Players of the serving team must rotate clockwise when receiving the ball to
serve.
10. When two opponents simultaneously hit the ball out of bounds or touch the net
at the same time, the point is played over.
11. Players may shift position after the ball is served, but back row players are not
permitted to block or spike. (see #18).
 12. Balls may be played only with body parts above the waist. Ball may not be
kicked.
13. First serve or choice of court side is decided by a coin toss. Teams alternate
opening serves with each game.
14. Net height is 8 feet for men, 7 feet 4 ¼ inches for women. Physical education
classes may adjust net height to age and ability of their students.
15. Players substituted for may return only for their replacement.
16. Ball may be blocked over the net, but may not be touched before the spike. You
may not block a set or serve.
17. Ball being spiked must be on your side of the net, but you may follow through
over the net.
18. Back row players may spike form behind the 10 foot spiking line.

net

LF MF RF

MB RB
LB

Study Questions

1. What are the basic rules in playing volleyball?

2. What are the violations committed during play in volleyball?
3. What are the different terminologies used and how do you relate their
applications in various game situations.

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